Mission Statement

Question 1

What is the DOC Mission Statement?

Answer 1

The mission of the Delaware Department of Corrections is to protect the public and promote successful reentry through safe and secure facilities, effective supervision, and rehabilitative services supported by a professional and diverse workforce.

Question 2

Integrity

Answer 2

We shall be honest and consistent in character with regard to the values, beliefs, and principles of the department.

Question 3

Courage

Answer 3

We shall act in a manner that displays physical, moral, ethical, and social courage in the face of challenges and difficult decisions.

Question 4

Accountability

Answer 4

We shall be responsible for all actions that lead to the achievement of the departments mission.

Question 5

Respect

Answer 5

We shall behave with the utmost respect in all personal and professional interactions.

Question 6

Diversity

Answer 6

We shall value different ideas, cultures, and beliefs, and the contributions that those differences bring to the department.